This is the 3176th most frequent Chinese word.
仪
"仪" means "ceremony," "rite," or "instrument/device," and can also signify "demeanor" or "appearance."
In this sentence, the character '仪' is part of the word '仪器,' which means 'instrument' and is often used to refer to devices or tools for specific tasks.
这是一台精密的实验仪器。
This is a precise experimental instrument.
Here, '仪' appears in '礼仪,' signifying 'etiquette' or 'protocol,' illustrating its use to describe societal or ceremonial practices.
我们需要遵守活动的礼仪。
We need to follow the etiquette of the event.
The word '仪态,' in this context, incorporates '仪' to describe appearance or demeanor, emphasizing external presentation and conduct.